Specialist Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, TS13 4PZ

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week Term Time Only
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed Term until 31st August 2026
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989 - £26,403
• Actual salary: £19,216 - £19,522

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is a small primary school within the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust. Our mission; ‘Christ be our light, in life, love and learning’ is central to all we do and our high expectations, relationships, good standards and practices are rooted in this mission. In our recent school inspection we were described as a small school with a big heart November 2024.

The Trust and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teaching Assistant who has the vision and drive to make a significant impact in school and is committed to making a difference to the lives of our children.

We are seeking a highly motivated and supportive teaching assistant to work alongside a child with additional needs. As this vacancy has arisen in Early Years (Reception) experience of this age group is desirable.

We are looking for a new member of our team who will have:

• The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils including children with Special Educational Needs

• Put children’s safety and wellbeing first;

• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour;

• Be highly motivated with a commitment to securing the best outcomes for all children;

• Be actively involved in all aspects of school life.

What the school offers its staff

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK.

We can offer:

• A welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos;

• Children who respect, care and value one another;

• Children who are polite, well behaved and enthusiastic learners;

• A dedicated and enthusiastic staff team;

• Supportive parents and governors;

• Opportunities for Continued Professional Development

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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SJL067 Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 2 - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Loftus - Closing Date 04.11.2025.pdf - 1.26 MB (opens in new tab)

About Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 179 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: enquiries@stjosephs.npcat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saint-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-a-catholic-voluntary-academy

Arranging a visit to Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@stjosephs.npcat.org.uk.

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